- Ford plans new passenger cars for the European market.
- One upcoming model will be an electric Fiesta-sized car.
- A US sedan could happen if it proves financially viable.
Ford hasn’t been alone in prioritizing crossovers, SUVs, and trucks over traditional passenger cars, but it has been one of the most aggressive in doing so. That strategy has reshaped its lineup on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, however, the automaker says new passenger car models are on the way. They just won’t be headed to the US, as they’re being developed specifically for Europe.
The Mondeo, Fiesta, and Focus have all been phased out in Europe over the past five years, mirroring Ford’s approach in the US, where the Mustang stands as its only traditional passenger car. Still, during Ford’s recent Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Jim Farley confirmed that plans for new passenger cars are in motion.
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“We also have plans, exciting plans for Europe, on our passenger cars, but we will play very carefully in specific segments to our strengths, to make sure that not only do we build a profitable passenger car business, but we also support our dealers’ profitability so they can invest even more in growth in Pro,” Farley revealed.
Ford Joins Hands With Renault
Although he did not share further details, it is already known that Ford is collaborating with Renault to launch at least two electric cars using the French brand’s Ampr EV platform, currently underpinning the Renault 4 and Renault 5. One of these models is expected to be an all-electric successor to the Fiesta, while the second could be an electric crossover that may ultimately replace the Puma Gen-E.
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According to Ford Authority, Ford Germany boss Christoph Herr told dealers last year that Ford will “invest in several vehicles, some of them together with partners and also with different forms of propulsion, including hybrids and fully electric vehicles.” He added that these new models will start to arrive from 2027.
Helping to bring these new models to life will be the recent appointment of Christian Weingaertner as the general manager of passenger vehicles, having previously served as Ford’s vice-president of business transformation.
What About America?
While it’s unlikely the new models being developed for Europe will be sold in the US, that doesn’t mean America won’t get a new passenger car from Ford. Earlier this year, Farley expressed his interest in launching a new sedan, but insisted it’ll only happen if Ford can make it profitably.
